1977 United States gubernatorial elections

United States gubernatorial elections were held November 8, 1977 in two states and two territories.

1977 United States gubernatorial elections

November 8, 1977

4 governorships
2 states; 2 territories
  Majority party Minority party
 
Leader Robert D. Ray
Party Democratic Republican
Leader's seat Iowa
Last election 37 governorships 12 governorships
Seats before 37 12
Seats after 37 12
Seat change ±0 ±0

  Democratic holds
  Republican holds

Election results

State Incumbent Party Status Opposing candidates
New Jersey[1] Brendan Byrne Democratic Re-elected, 55.71% Ray Bateman (Republican) 41.81%
Francis Flowers (Declare Your Independence) 0.41%
Virginia[2] Mills Godwin Republican Term-limited, Republican victory John N. Dalton (Republican) 55.90%
Henry Howell (Democratic) 43.27%
Alan Ogden (Independent) 0.81%

References

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